“Albania will need their big names to show up,” said Mezahi. “Cana, Gashi and Berisha can only bail Albania out of tough situations if the rest of the squad play well enough to keep them in matches.”

Istanbul Basaksehir forward Sokol Cikalleshi will spearhead the attack for Albania – despite scoring just two international goals – who has been prolific in both the Albanian Superliga and the Turkish Super Lig.

“He’s a battering ram of a striker,” added Mezahi. “He was unlucky in qualifying as he hit the post and bar on a couple of occasions.

“Besides Cikalleshi, Gashi could nick a goal as could any of their big men on set-pieces.”

How will they play against Switzerland?

The Italian manager is likely to line up his side in a 4-3-3 formation, which can equally adapt to a 4-5-1 against Switzerland on Saturday.

“Wingers Andi Lila and Emir Lenjani are full-backs by trade, so they do a lot of work doubling down on opposing wingers,” said Mezahi. “Albania won’t commit too many men forward, but they will attack through the channels and try whipping crosses into Cikalleshi.”

Albania during their training camp | Photo: UEFA

Albania are very strong in defence, and they will try to utilise that against the Swiss.

“Teams need to work to score against Cana & Co.,” stated Mezahi. “However, I’ve picked up individuals who can be prone to mistakes, which can by quite frustrating.”

This could be down to the fact that only three players have more than 35 caps.